Pad Thai

30 minutes Prep: 20 minutes Cook: 10 minutes

644 calories per serving view nutrition facts

4 servings suggest servings

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Ingredients

1/2	pound	rice noodles	thai flat, or rice sticks
1	x	vegetable oil	for deep-frying
1/2	pound	bean curd	firm, cut into tiny cubes
1/4	cup	peanut oil
1/2	tablespoon	garlic	chopped
1/2	cup	chicken breast	thinly sliced
1/4	pound	shrimp	peeled, cut in half the long way
2	large	eggs	beaten
1	tablespoon	shrimp	dried, powder
1/4	teaspoon	black pepper	freshly ground
3	tablespoons	peanuts, salted	finely chopped, dryroasted
2	tablespoons	lime juice	freshly squeezed
1	tablespoon	sugar
6	tablespoons	fish sauce
1/4	cup	tamarind paste
2	teaspoons	chili and garlic paste
2	cups	bean sprouts
2	each	limes	quartered
1/3	cup	cilantro leaves
3	each	scallions, spring or green onions	chopped
4	tablespoons	peanuts	finely chopped, dryroasted type

Directions

Soak the noodles in ample warm water until supple, about 15 minutes, drain and set aside.

Place the noodles in boiling water and cook just until the water returns to the boil.

Drain again.

Heat the oil for deep-frying to 375 degrees F and deep-fry the cut bean curd.

Be sure the pat the bean curd dry on a paper towel first so that it will not spatter fat on you.

Drain the bean curd and set aside.

Heat a large wok and add the peanut oil, garlic, and chicken.

Chow for a few minues and then add the shrimp, drained noodles, beaten eggs, and deep-fried bean curd.

Toss well and chow for 3 to 4 minutes over medium-high heat.

Add the remaining ingredients, except the garnishes, and chow or stir for a few more minutes until the noodles are hot and tender.

Place on a serving platter with the garnishes, which are an integral part of the dish.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 309g

Amount per Serving

Calories 644 43% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 31.0g	47%
Saturated Fat 5.0g	27%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 176mg	59%
Sodium 1778mg	74%
Total Carbohydrate 66.0g	22%
Dietary Fiber 3.0g	13%
Sugars 6.0g
Protein 30.0g	60%

Vitamin A	7%		Vitamin C	30%
Calcium	20%		Iron	41%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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